Windjammer Pool
Events
WINDJAMMER POOL (x2205):
This outdoor recreational-swim pool is located behind the Windjammer complex, & across from the Denich Fitness Center.
There are 2 slides, inflatable rec pieces, 2 climbing walls, and a shaded wading pool with a small kiddie-slide.
Windjammer pool offers recreational swim 6 days per week, plus swim lessons and Aquatics special events.
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Windjammer Pool Hours:
Recreational Swim:
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
1300-1930
Swim Lessons:
0900-1240
**CLOSED ON TUESDAYS FOR MAINTENANCE**
US HOLIDAYS: 1300-1930
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Youth & Adult Swim lessons for 2024:
Fall Session 1 is currently ongoing through October.
Fall Session 2 swim lessons: Saturdays, November 9-December 7; Registration at Denich Fitness center October 21- November 7.
Classes/Levels Info:
PreK "Nautilus" (ages 3-5; children must be completely potty-trained).
Level 1 "Cuttlefish" (ages 5-12; beginners).
Level 2 " Octopus" (ages 5-12; advanced beginnners; must pass all L1 skills).
Level 3 "Squid" (ages 5-12; intermediate; must pass all L2 skills).
Teen & Adult group lessons (ages 13+; beginner-intermediate small-group lessons)
Private Lessons; one-on-one lessons for ages 4 through adult.
Fliers with complete information on our swim lessons session/programs will be posted on our MWR GTMO facebook page, on the Aquatics bulletin board at Denich Fitness center, and at the pools.
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POOL & FACILITY RULES:
The pool rules are in place to ensure patron & staff safety – Safety First!
- All patrons must sign in; IDs may be requested at entry.
- Swimming is permitted only when a lifeguard is on duty, on deck.
- Children 10-16, if left unattended, must have & show a valid Navy Youth Swim License and ID. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of, an individual who is over 16 years old. Children under 10 cannot be dropped off/left without a designated adult guardian.
- Non swimmers/small children must be within arm’s reach of adult/guardian in the water, and any children in lifejackets/non-swimmers must be within arm’s reach of a parent/adult. All lifejacket wearers/users must remain in the shallow end.
- Current Navy Youth Swim License/wristband is required for deep end swimming, deep-end inflatables, climbing walls, and blue and orange slides use for those under 17 years old (sharing wristbands is NOT allowed!).
- Please follow all posted slide, wading pool, inflatables, climbing walls, and facility rules.
- Appropriate swimwear is required - No cutoff pants, no cotton t-shirts, no workout clothing, no sports bras as tops. Please note - Buttocks must be adequately covered; No thongs, No tango/high-cut swimwear. Please see MWR Aquatics' permitted attire poster for complete info.
- Persons with colds, Band-Aids, with skin infections, or with wrapped or open wounds are not allowed to enter the water.
- No foul language, no swearing, no yelling, & no back-talking to Aquatics staff.
- No personal speakers or loud music; please wear headphones.
- No glass of any kind anywhere in the Aquatics facility (bottles, glass dive masks, etc.).
- All food & beverages (excluding water) must be consumed outside the pool enclosure -No eating, drinking, chewing gum nor alcohol consumption is allowed inside the pool areas. Picnic tables are available for use outside the facility.
- No smoking or use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, inside the facility.
- Air-filled toys & equipment (water wings, rings, etc.) are not allowed during Rec Swim pool hours; please use US Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices only. We have USCG approved lifejackets available for use at the pool.
- Running, pushing, dunking, throwing, shoulder rides/chicken fights or any excessive horseplay or unruly behavior is not allowed, for the safety of all in the facility.
- All diving must be forward-facing into water at least 9’ deep.
No backwards jumps, backwards dives or flips/gymnastics from the deck into the water. - Kickboards, Lap swim equipment, water fitness gear, and/or swim lesson equipment cannot be used for Rec Swim use.
Please do not use MWR Aquatics’ designated water fitness or swim lesson gear for personal recreational use. - No scuba gear, No snorkels, No dive fins, no glass scuba masks, no tanks or BCs allowed. Clean wetsuits may be worn for warmth/modesty if needed.
- Please adhere to inflatables use guidelines and lifeguard instructions for inflatables.
- Tot-Docks are for children under 6 only; no sitting on railings nor swimming between railings.
- Slide Rules (Blue and Orange):
- Children under 17 must have a Navy Youth Swim license to ride the slides; adults must be able to adequately swim. Please read posted slide rules before riding. One person at a time, feet first sitting or laying down only. No chain riding, no twisting, flipping or head first riding. No goggles, lifejackets, or loose clothing /jewelry that may get caught while sliding. Please exit the slide drop/landing zone immediately after sliding. No swimming in or through the slide drop zones. Slides may close periodically if/as needed.
- Wading pool is for children ages 5 & under only. Please follow posted Wading pool rules.
- The aquatic facility and surrounding area will be cleared of all persons during heavy rain, lightening/thunder, or severe weather conditions as directed by the lifeguards.
- Hypoxic training (excessive underwater breath holding) is not allowed at any time.
- Climbing wall rules:
- Please follow all lifeguard instructions and posted rules. 1 person at a time. Enter where and as directed by the lifeguard. Climb up then release, no hanging out/delays on wall. No climbing to the sides or back or over the top. Drop from wall feet first only- no diving, flipping. nor twisting. No goggles/masks, lifefjackets. Please avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught on holds. Swim immediately to and exit at designated side ladder. Children under 17 must have a Navy Youth Swim license/wristband; adults must be able to adequately swim in deep water. Max weight 270 lbs. NO SWIMMMING in or through climbing wall drop zones. Climbing walls may close periodically if/as needed. Persons disobeying the climbing wall rules or Lifeguard instructions will be barred from use.
Any rule(s) not listed or outlined here is at the discretion of the lifeguards on duty, are for the safety of all our patrons, and are as per CNICINSTR1701.3.Aquatics staff must be obeyed when enforcing facility rules, and have the authority to suspend Aquatics activities and pool use.
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Navy Youth Swim Test:
To attain full, unaccompanied access to the Aquatics facilities, and for other recreational activities as needed, all youths 10-16 must successfully pass the Navy Youth Swim Test. Children under 10 who wish to use the deep end or slides must successfully pass the Navy Youth Swim Test, and must be accompanied by an adult guardian at the pool at all times. Please see complete information and Navy Youth Swim License consent forms in our Aquatics downloads, and see the Lifeguards at either pool during regular pool hours, to request a swim test.
Navy Youth Swim Test includes:
- Swim minimum of 25 yards unassisted and without rest.
Swimmers must use a recognizable Front Crawl or Breast-stoke, showing arm-stroke, propulsive kick, and rhythmic breathing (face in the water) for the entire distance. No swimming underwater or on the back; no 'doggie paddling'. - Jump into the deep end of the pool and return to the surface, Tread water for a minimum of 60 seconds, then exit the pool unassisted.
Please note, the Navy Youth Swim License is valid for 1 year only, and all GTMO swim licenses expire yearly on March 31.
All children under 17 MUST have a NEW Navy Youth Swim License wristband to use the Orange and blue slides at the Windjammer pool, to participate on Day at the Bay inflatables or other MWR open water events without a lifejacket.
Note: Navy Youth Swim Wristbands are issued 1 per child; no replacement wristbands will be issued if lost; please keep the issued license, or retesting may be required.